Joint tenants- severing in a relationship

[jerrythorp]

After my husband died, as joint tenants I became sole owner. 2 years on I am in a relationship and the guy sold his home and moved in with me. Unfortunately he persuaded me to let him in on my deeds as joint tenant. I have had no money from him apart from everday living expenses which we share. I want to sever our relationship, but am not sure how to go on about reclaiming my deeds in entirety.

[mike11111]

Quite easy. See a solicitor and sever the joint tenancy, becoming tenants-in-common. That way you are guaranteed at least half.

[jerrythorp]

Thx Mike but as he's only been with me for 1 yr and the house was mine all paid for , I don't really want to give up half of what is all mine.

[themas]

I suspect you may not be able to sever the joint tenancy without his agreement, but I'm not sure. I think you will have to get a solicitor to advise you on what can be done.

[ChuckFickens]

All I will say is...

Why the hell did you let somebody else onto your deeds as a joint tenant.

they now own half of your property.

[boxtops]

Oh dear jerrythorp - see a solicitor - soon. I wouldn't let anyone be added to my deeds as I pay all the mortgage, it's my house. I hope you can sort it out to your advantage...

[mike11111]

Unfortunately, when you put his name on the deeds, you voluntarily gave up sole ownership, and may not be able to recover it.

[ummmm]

There is a good chance you'd be able to get it back but it's going to expensive. You'll have to go through litigation and that's not covered by legal aid.

See a solicitor asap...you obviously can prove you'd already paid for your house so hopefully you'll get a sympathetic judge.

[jerrythorp]

Thx all - intend to seek advice after Christmas - will let you all know how I get on.

Happy Christmas to all